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Narciso Rodriguez · Sold as masculine
Narciso Rodriguez for Him
The quiet sophistication of an office desk after the last client has left — where clean, crisp notes mingle with earthy warmth and powdery comfort.
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Narciso Rodriguez for HimPremium · $100–250
57%Similar accords, often for lessRumz Al Rasasi 9325 Pour Elle · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2007 by Narciso Rodriguez and crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, Narciso Rodriguez for Him is an aromatic fougere that captures the essence of modern masculinity. The fragrance opens with a fresh ozonic and aquatic accord, creating a sense of clarity and crispness before giving way to patchouli and warm spicy notes that add depth and warmth. A musky base rounds out the composition, providing a powdery, woody finish that is both comforting and enduring.
This fragrance blooms gradually, so a single spritz is enough. The ozonic top notes are fleeting, but the patchouli and musky base notes sustain throughout the day. Best suited for daytime wear when you want a subtle yet enduring presence.
Fig. 01 — Narciso Rodriguez for Him, Narciso Rodriguez
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Francis Kurkdjian
The composer of lightFrancis Kurkdjian is among the most celebrated perfumers alive — a creative polymath whose work spans haute couture fragrance, contemporary art installations, and the founding of his own maison.
“It’s impossible to predict. Success doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the audience.”
Francis Kurkdjian · SLEEK, June 2026
The Narciso Rodriguez for Him line
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Adds floral and fruity; shares musk and patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 16%.